Head of Content Development, London or Birmingham based

Head of Content Development, London or Birmingham based Talent pool

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Title

Head of Content Development, London or Birmingham based

Contract type

QA HE Ltd Permanent

Job advert

Head of Content Development (digital learning)
QA Higher Education, London or Birmingham Based, Hybrid Working

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for digital learning and academic excellence? QAHE is seeking a dynamic Head of Content Development to lead our Content Development Team in creating high-quality, innovative teaching and learning materials for blended learning programmes.

As a key member of the Learning & Teaching Faculty, you'll manage content creation workflows, collaborate with academic leaders, and ensure our materials meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and creativity.

A key part of the role will be leading & motivating our team to ensure all deadlines are achieved.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Content Development Team and associated third parties.
• Oversee the creation and publication of teaching materials to meet programme deadlines.
• Develop and optimise content development processes and project workflows.
• Collaborate with academic staff to design engaging, pedagogically sound content.
• Line manage team members and support their professional development.
• Report to the Deputy Dean and contribute to strategic planning.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven leadership in content development and project management.
• Expertise in designing multi-modal academic content.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in higher education (desirable).
• Pedagogical expertise and digital learning innovation.
• Proficiency in content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360), Microsoft 365, and project management apps.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (essential).
• Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship (essential).
• Postgraduate qualification in education or edtech (desirable).

What we'll do for you

We value your learning and development and will provide opportunities to enhance your skills and reach your potential.

About QA Higher Education

We offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees in various subject areas, working with partner universities and delivering in city centre locations.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Additional Requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.